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01 Sep 2017 / Brownsville/Corpus Christi, United States

Waterway openings

Upon passage of Hurricane Harvey, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Corpus Christi has begun opening certain waterways within the COTP zone.

As of 1:00PM, August 30 2017, the following ports and waterways are open:

  • The Port of Brownsville

  • The Port of Corpus Christi
    - Tugs and barges with drafts not exceeding 20 feet currently located in the Port of Corpus Christi Inner Harbor may transit freely within the Inner Harbor
    - Recreational vessels with drafts not exceeding 8 feet to transit within Corpus Christi Bay for critical post-storm reconstitution. Authorization is restricted for daytime transit only with a max speed of 10 knots.

Mariners are advised that although some channel surveys have been conducted, the Coast Guard has not completed channel surveys of all inlets, harbors and channels to confirm safe transit. Mariners are to proceed with caution as navigational aids may be missing or off station and debris, shoaling and hazardous substances may be present. All other waterways of the COTP zone remain closed.

Mariners are reminded that that Corpus Christi Inner Harbor Security Zone (33 CFR 165.809) remains in effect during severe weather. Recreational, commercial fishing and passenger vessels are not permitted to enter the security zone without permission of the COTP. Vessels must have a prearranged agreement with the COTP to enter the Inner Harbor.

The COTP may also take further actions deemed necessary to ensure safety within the ports. Please contact (361) 767-2527 with any reports of missing aids to navigation or possible obstructions within the waterway. In addition, please email the Operations Section at [email protected] with questions/comments/concerns.

(For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at [email protected])

Source: U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi Marine Safety Information Bulletin 08-17 dated August 30, 2017

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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